Technical Director - Data Centers

Gensler; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Profit sharing

Well-being Week

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Technical Director in Mumbai to lead design excellence and technical delivery for critical facilities projects. You will coordinate building systems, guide teams through codes, and act as the primary interface for clients, consultants, and contractors across multiple projects.

A senior leadership role with emphasis on sustainability and resilience. The role requires extensive experience in data center projects, licensed architecture status, and strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• Licensed or registered architect in their jurisdiction.
• 15+ years of experience handling Data Center projects with exposure to large-scale and complex typologies.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee design excellence and technical quality across projects.
• Act as primary client, consultant, and contractor interface for technical design and implementation.
• Direct QA/QC processes across multiple projects and teams.
• Guide teams in building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across regions.
• Mentor the next generation of technical and design leadership through active involvement.
• Represent Gensler externally through leadership in design and sustainability communities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Job Description:

Description

The Technical Director is a senior technical leader, accountable for design excellence, technical proficiency, and design resilience across all critical facilities projects within their studio and, where appropriate, across the region. As a recognized technical expert, you will lead the realization of complex, design-driven projects critical facilities projects. You will act as the primary technical authority and client and builder interface for the delivery and implementation of design, guiding projects from concept through construction. In parallel, you will play a critical role in strengthening technical design culture, mentoring future leaders, and advancing Gensler's external technical leadership within the broader design and construction community across APME.

Your Role

Accountable for design excellence and technical quality across all projects within the studio, ensuring alignment with Gensler's design principles and performance expectations. Accountable for the technical development, coordination, and resolution of building systems, materials, construction detailing, and documentation throughout all phases of project delivery. Serve as the primary client, consultant, and contractor interface for technical design, delivery, and implementation. Advocate for design quality, constructability, and execution excellence across all projects. Lead and oversee QA/QC processes across multiple projects and teams at various stages of delivery, with particular focus on design intent, life safety, code compliance, and risk mitigation. Guide teams in the interpretation and application of building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across diverse APME jurisdictions. Advance the understanding that design resilience and sustainability are shared responsibilities across all team members. Assure a collaborative and integrated approach with other disciplines, including structural, MEP, civil, landscape, lighting, AV, and specialist consultants. Mentor and develop the next generation of technical and design leadership through active project involvement, coaching, and review. Advance technical design culture within the studio and region through mentoring, resources, discourse, initiatives, and participation in recruiting efforts. Represent Gensler's externally through leadership within the design, construction, and sustainability communities, contributing to thought leadership and industry engagement across APME.

What You Will Do

• Accountable for design excellence and technical quality across all projects within the studio, ensuring alignment with Gensler's design principles and performance expectations.
• Accountable for the technical development, coordination, and resolution of building systems, materials, construction detailing, and documentation throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Serve as the primary client, consultant, and contractor interface for technical design, delivery, and implementation.
• Advocate for design quality, constructability, and execution excellence across all projects.
• Lead and oversee QA/QC processes across multiple projects and teams at various stages of delivery, with particular focus on design intent, life safety, code compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Guide teams in the interpretation and application of building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across diverse APME jurisdictions.
• Advance the understanding that design resilience and sustainability are shared responsibilities across all team members.
• Assure a collaborative and integrated approach with other disciplines, including structural, MEP, civil, landscape, lighting, AV, and specialist consultants.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of technical and design leadership through active project involvement, coaching, and review.
• Advance technical design culture within the studio and region through mentoring, resources, discourse, initiatives, and participation in recruiting efforts.
• Represent Gensler's externally through leadership within the design, construction, and sustainability communities, contributing to thought leadership and industry engagement across APME.

Your Qualifications

• Proven performance directing the design realization process on multiple complex projects across all phases, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated sensibility to the design process, with the ability to translate creative intent into technically rigorous and buildable solutions.

Proven Ability To

• Guide and lead the technical development of complex projects
• Elevate the craft and quality of project delivery
• Conduct efficient, insightful, and productive document and design reviews
• Assess, manage, and mitigate technical and delivery risk
• Integrate sustainable and resilient design strategies into project outcomes
• Licensed or registered architect in their respective jurisdiction.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• At least 15+ years of experience handling Data Center projects with exposure to large-scale and complex project typologies.
• Expert knowledge of building codes, standards, construction methodologies, and green building strategies, with the ability to clearly communicate implications to teams at all levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability, with experience delivering projects aligned with LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge, Fitwel, Net Zero, or similar frameworks.
• Proficiency in relevant design and documentation tools, including Revit, Rhino, Bluebeam Revu, and related platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative leadership style, with the ability to work effectively across cultures, disciplines, and markets within the APME region.
• Proven proactive leadership qualities and the ability to influence without authority.

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs.
• Profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.

In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.

• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
• Reimbursement for tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.

We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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